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Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center on Education Research (NCER): From Seedlings to Scale, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305J Grant
ED offers this federal opportunity for work related to Education, Research. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.
Official application
Award
Up to $500,000
Deadline
December 11, 2026
54 days
No signup · Source checked 10/17/2026
Decision snapshot
Potential award
Up to $500,000
Official deadline
December 11, 2026
54 days
Eligibility evidence
1 confirmed criterion
5 checks available
Application load
Moderate effort
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What this grant funds
Through the From Seedlings to Scale (S2S) Grants program, IES will invest in innovative ideas within an identified focus area through three phases of increasing funding and duration to support ideas as they grow from seedlings to scalable solutions. Projects will incorporate high-quality research, robust solution development, and attention to sustainability and scaling throughout all phases.
For the FY 2027 S2S program, IES invites applications for Phase One projects under the Coordinating Systems to Translate Evidence into Policy and Practice (C-STEP) focus area. C-STEP seeks to develop and rigorously test innovative AI- and technology-enabled solutions that help education systems intentionally integrate evidence-based products, processes, and policies to improve outcomes for prekindergarten through grade 12 students. Proposed solutions should reflect a deep understanding of the systems in which they operate and enable education leaders to align resources, anticipate impacts, and overcome implementation barriers, thereby strengthening the connection between research, policy, and practice.
Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 84.305J
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- Award range
- Up to $500,000
- Total program funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- Geography
- National
- Cost share
- Not indicated
- Assistance listing
- Not specified
Mission alignment
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Geographic fit
National
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Working plan
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The generated milestones are planning aids. Only the official notice establishes required dates.
Requirements captured
- Other requirements
- Institutions that have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, institutions of higher education and non-profit, for-profit, public, or private organizations and entities.
- Submission system
- Grants.gov
- Attachments
- From Seedlings to Scale Grants Program Request for Applications (RFA), 305J RFA
- Contact
- Holly Clark Management and Program Analyst · Akilah.Nelson@ed.gov · 2022456408
Official deadline
December 11, 2026
Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.
Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.
Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.
Draft the narrative and detailed budget.
Complete compliance review and collect attachments.
Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.
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- verified
- Source
- grants gov
- Last checked
- 10/17/2026, 12:15:20 PM
- Content updated
- 10/17/2026, 12:15:48 PM
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- Automated normalization; not yet expert-reviewed
Material changes
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center on Education Research (NCER): From Seedlings to Scale, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305J Grant.
Is Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center on Education Research (NCER): From Seedlings to Scale, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305J Grant currently open?
Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is December 11, 2026, with 54 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 10/17/2026.
How much funding does Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center on Education Research (NCER): From Seedlings to Scale, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305J Grant provide?
Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center on Education Research (NCER): From Seedlings to Scale, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305J Grant lists Up to $500,000 per award. The expected number of awards has not been captured, so the award range alone should not be treated as an estimate of competitiveness.
Who can apply to Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center on Education Research (NCER): From Seedlings to Scale, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305J Grant?
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.
Does Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center on Education Research (NCER): From Seedlings to Scale, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305J Grant require matching funds?
No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.
What should I prepare before applying to Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center on Education Research (NCER): From Seedlings to Scale, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305J Grant?
Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from December 11, 2026 using the preparation plan above.